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After taking the helm in 2021, Cedar Community President and CEO Nicole Pretre had a vision for Cedar Community’s future — to serve more friends and neighbors, to offer the living options and abundant amenities that its residents desire, and to be the best stewards of the natural and structural resources at the West Bend,…
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During a recent one-day leadership retreat led by the UCC Council for Health and Human Service Ministries (CHHSM) and hosted by the Heartland Conference, participants gained resources for becoming better leaders. But one of the most unexpected outcomes was leaving the day feeling centered and closer to God. “Water in Desert Places,” held Aug. 30,…
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Thanks to a successful capital campaign that raised $1,467,047, EveryAge’s Lake Prince Woods, located in Suffolk, Va., is in the midst of a construction project that will create a new Wellness Center and make upgrades to its Commons area. The groundbreaking took place this past September on the 20th anniversary of Lake Prince Woods’ original…
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Advocate Health announced recently that CEO Jim Skogsbergh has received the National Center for Healthcare Leadership’s 2023 Gail L. Warden Leadership Excellence Award in recognition of his impact across a four-decades-long career. Named for the president emeritus of Detroit-based Henry Ford Health, the prestigious award recognizes health care leaders who have demonstrated remarkable contributions, exceptional…
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One of the many ways that CHHSM member Deaconess Nurse Ministry helps the local St. Louis community is through participation in community events. One such even is a dinner service held at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. The church hosts the dinners for homeless persons the first three weeks of every month, with various…
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The first day of school can be one of the most exciting days of the year for kids. From seeing old friends to breaking out a new pencil case, the day is often full of memorable moments. The first day of school, however, also can be extremely nerve wracking. Perhaps a student has just transferred…
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Registration is now open for the next “Together We Learn” virtual, Zoom-based discussion group sponsored by CHHSM, which will concentrate on Just Mercy, the best-selling book by Bryan Stevenson, noted lawyer and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) based in Montgomery, Ala. For the fifth “Together We Learn” offering, the group will meet in…
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The UCC’s Council for Health and Human Service Ministries has opened applications for enrollment for the 2024-2025 class of its Nollau Leadership Institute. The Institute’s year-long leadership formation program helps class members discern their call as Diakonal Ministers. A special vocation for health and human service leaders within CHHSM members and the wider United Church…
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One of the many ways the UCC Council for Health and Human Service Ministries works to create additional resources for CHHSM members is through its UCC partnerships, and one of the best examples is the UCC Cornerstone Fund. And, as two CHHSM organizations recently discovered, a relationship with Cornerstone means expanded ministry in their communities.…
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The Community Governance Board (CGB) of the St. Louis Regional Racial Healing + Justice Fund – co-founded by Deaconess Foundation – announced recently that it is investing an historic $800,000 to support 42 Black and Brown-led organizations in the St. Louis region. This year’s grants mark several milestones. In 2023, the CGB received a record…
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Richard and Johann Ellerbrake Continue Advocacy for CHHSM through Financial Gift - CHHSM
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The Rev. Richard Ellerbrake, long-time health and human services activist and advocate, and his wife, Johann, whose career has included serving as a physical therapist and in youth ministries, have pr...